SKU : MINT

Mint Flakes

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MINT FLAKES (Dried)

The Herb That Refreshes Everything It Touches

Cool, bright, and instantly recognisable, dried mint is one of those herbs that carries an entire sensory experience in a single pinch. From the mint tea houses of Morocco and the mezze tables of the Middle East to the lamb roasts of the British countryside and the cooling raitas of South Asia, dried mint has been bringing its clean, refreshing character to food and drink across virtually every culture on earth for thousands of years. Understated in the jar, transformative in the dish.

Flavour Profile

Cool, clean, and sweetly aromatic with a bright, refreshing menthol character and a gentle herbal sweetness that lingers pleasantly on the palate. Dried mint is more concentrated and earthy than fresh, with a depth and intensity that works beautifully in cooked dishes, spice blends, and infused drinks where fresh mint would simply wilt and disappear. Its cooling quality makes it a uniquely versatile herb that bridges sweet and savoury applications with equal confidence.

How to Use It

Dried mint flakes can be added during cooking or used as a finishing herb depending on the dish and the depth of flavour required. Rub the flakes lightly between your fingers before adding to activate their essential oils and release their full cooling aroma. They rehydrate quickly in sauces, soups, and yoghurt-based dishes, softening and releasing their bright, refreshing character as they absorb moisture. Use them generously in dishes where mint is a primary flavour and more sparingly where a background herbal freshness is the goal.

Use dried mint flakes in yoghurt sauces and dips, spiced rice dishes, lamb marinades and spice rubs, Middle Eastern spice blends, soups and lentil dishes, herbal teas and infused drinks, and sweet baked goods. They pair naturally with garlic, lemon, cumin, coriander, parsley, yoghurt, and honey.

Recipes Where Dried Mint Flakes Shine

Dried mint is the defining herb in a classic Middle Eastern Fattoush Salad Dressing, bringing a clean, cooling brightness that ties the bold, tangy flavours of the dish together beautifully. It is indispensable in a traditional Turkish Ezme, brings authentic character to a cooling Indian Mint Raita that balances the heat of a spiced curry perfectly, and adds a beautiful herbal depth to a slow-cooked Lebanese Lamb and Rice dish that fills the kitchen with something wonderfully aromatic. For a simple and genuinely restorative daily ritual, steep dried mint flakes in boiling water for a few minutes to make a traditional Moroccan Mint Tea that is as calming as it is delicious.

Good to Know

Gluten free, no additives, and allergen friendly.

Ingredients: Mint Flakes, Dried (100%)

Store in an airtight container in a cool, dry place, away from direct sunlight.

Large amounts may need to be ordered in. Please allow 14 business days for your order to arrive at Grandma’s Pantry Online.

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